5.9 miles
Distance
786 ft
Climb
-744 ft
Descent
00:37:39
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Polecat Loop Details
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Activities
- Mountain Bike
- Hike
- Trail Running
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Riding AreaPolecat Gulch
Boise, Idaho -
Ref Number#81
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AKAPolecat Gulch
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Difficulty Rating
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeXC
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DirectionDownhill Only
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Dogs AllowedYes
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Global Ranking
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Local Popularity75 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 60 in Trail Running
- 70 in Hiking
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Land Owner
Trail features great views of the Treasure Valley and Boise Ridgeline while providing single track around the perimeter of Polecat Gulch.
This trail is part of the Ridge to Rivers pilot program and the loop is now directional in CW (clockwise) only.
source: Ridge to Rivers
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
More Stats for Polecat Loop mountain bike trail trail
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Altitude change42 ft
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Altitude min3,128 ft
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Altitude max3,487 ft
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Altitude start3,319 ft
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Altitude end3,360 ft
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Grade0.1%
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Grade max-17.6%
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Grade min31.2%
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Distance climb2 miles
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Distance down3 miles
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Distance flat3,035 ft
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Avg time00:37:39
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Avg reverse time00:52:06
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Recent Ridelog Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 2 rides
- 15 miles avg distance
6 Months
- 106 rides
- 10 miles avg distance
All
- 1,934 rides
- Last: Nov 7, 2024
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